Description

1902-11 W600 Sporting Life (Type 2) Jacob Beckley SGC 70 EX+ 5.5
- Pop One, None Higher! HoFer Jacob "Jake" Beckley's career as
a professional began when he and Harry Staley were purchased by the
Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1888. In 1890, he went to the Pittsburgh
Burghers of the newly formed Players League for one year and then
spent the better part of two decades playing for Pittsburgh, New
York, Cincinnati and St. Louis before retiring in 1907. An under
appreciated talent, his 2,930 lifetime hits was second only to the
revered Cap Anson. Jake was honored with an induction into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. Offered is a scarce W600 Sporting
Life Type 2 cabinet of the honored Hall of Famer. Graded SGC 70
EX+ 5.5. The finest of only three SGC graded
examples!

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December, 2019

5th-7thThursday-Saturday

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